📊 BLS Official Data · May 2025 Release

Natural Sciences Manager Salary in Texas (2026)

Texas · 5.0% below national average · High Demand

Average
$148,304
per year
Median
$136,591
per year
Hourly
$71.3
per hour
🏛️ Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics
📅 Dataset: OES May 2025
🔄 Published: May 2026
📍 Coverage: All 50 States + DC
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Salary Range & Percentiles
Pay distribution across experience levels
10th Percentile — Entry Level$84,744
25th Percentile — Junior$114,743
50th Percentile — Median$136,591
75th Percentile — Senior$182,241
90th Percentile — Top Earners$209,061
💡 Top-earning Natural Sciences Managers in Texas make up to $209,061 per year. The job market in Texas is rated strong, with key industries including Energy, Technology, Healthcare.
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Salary Growth Trend (2021–2026)
Six-year compensation trajectory
$125.5k
2021
$129.7k
2022
$134.2k
2023
$138.7k
2024
$143.4k
2025
$148.3k
2026
📈 Natural Sciences Manager salaries in Texas have followed the national trend with 3.4% annual growth. The strong demand in Texas's job market supports continued salary increases.
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Natural Sciences Manager Salary by City in Texas
Geographic salary comparison
CityAvg Salaryvs NationalDemand
Houston $143,855 -3.0% High
San Antonio $133,474 -10.0% High
Dallas $146,821 -1.0% High
Austin $160,168 +8.0% High
Fort Worth $142,372 -4.0% High
El Paso $121,609 -18.0% High
Arlington $143,855 -3.0% High
Corpus Christi $129,024 -13.0% High
Plano $151,270 +2.0% High
Laredo $118,643 -20.0% High
Lubbock $121,609 -18.0% High
Garland $140,889 -5.0% High
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Natural Sciences Manager Job Market in Texas
Key factors affecting compensation

Texas is home to a strong job market for Natural Sciences Managers. The state's key industries — Energy, Technology, Healthcare — generate significant demand for skilled professionals. At $148,304 per year, Texas's Natural Sciences Manager salaries are 5.0% lower than the national average.

The cost of living in Texas (index: 0.95) makes salaries stretch further than in higher-cost states. Entry-level professionals in Texas can expect to earn $84,744–$114,743, while experienced Natural Sciences Managers can command $182,241–$209,061.

Looking ahead, the Natural Sciences Manager profession in Texas is projected to grow at 3.4% annually. Major employers are actively hiring, and the state's investment in Energy continues to drive new opportunities for qualified candidates.

🏛️ U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics · Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OES) · May 2025
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Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about this salary
  • The average Natural Sciences Manager salary in Texas is $148,304 per year in 2026, which is 5.0% below the national average of $156,110.
  • Major metro areas typically pay Natural Sciences Managers the highest wages in Texas due to higher costs of living and competitive job markets.
  • Texas has a strong job market with major industries in Energy, Technology, Healthcare. This makes it one of the better states for Natural Sciences Manager employment.
  • At $148,304/year, Texas Natural Sciences Manager salaries are 5.0% lower than the national average of $156,110/year.